Reviewed by: Jen
We had only one day to see O'ahu...and this tour was perfect! Dennis was a very entertaining, informative, and patient tour guide. We would recommend this tour to families with older children and couples especially. We also appreciated that this tour was for site seeing, and not a shopping trap. Thank you, Dennis, for the great time!
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: ceannaire
This was one of my daughters favorite parts of our vacation. That is a tough sell for a 14 year old. Pearl Harbor was great. I wish we would of stayed at the Dole Pineapple Planation longer. It was great to have someone drive you around the island and inform you with so much knowledge you would not know otherwise. Door to door transportaion was great since we didn't rent a car on Oahu. The tour wants me to come back to Oahu for more.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was the absolute BEST thing we did to get to know the island. Hana is the absolute BEST tour guide EVER! There is no doubt that Pearl Harbor and the Arizona is awesome - moving, and just "wow", a time for reflection...yet just the beginning.
A tour through the island was indeed the best way to go. Everyone must experience a Dole whip. And bring some note paper with you so you can write down the specific beach you want to spend more time at. We rented a car the next day to retrace our steps and stay longer at specific places of interest to us. This tour is a MUST DO, and I hope you will be as lucky as we were to have Hana. He can answer any question you have about the islands!! And he made the day (which you think 11 hours would be long...) fly by fast!
Thank you Hana!!!!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: mike
We had a driver named Dennis that kept the group informed on all the history of the island and current events. I would highly recommend this excursion to all. We have been on several site seeing trips none as good as this..
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Deb, Illinois
One of the first things I wanted to do when I reached Hawaii was to tour the island to see what it has to offer. This is definitely worth the time. 11 hours on a tour seems like a lot, but there were many 'drive-by' items that would have been fun to stop at and take pictures such as the TV filming areas. Our professional guide, Jonathan, was the best! His knowledge of the island, special tips and eating recommondations, and humor made the tour pass quickly. This tour gave my family a taste of options for us to do on our vacation. LOVED IT!!!
On a side note, I would recommond to anyone that rides a bus in Hawaii to take a light jacket or sweater because the AC is on and the buses do get chilly.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Karen
My husband and I went to Oahu with his parents and decided to take an island tour. We did not rent a car, so this was the best way for us to see as much as possible. There are many tours available and they all seem to go to the same sights, but I am glad I booked this one because our tour guide, Lani, was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and it felt like she truly enjoyed sharing everything with us even though she had done it a hundred times before. Lani was patient and friendly and happy the entire day (and it was a LONG day!). The tour is on a small bus, which worked well and seems to be common for this type of tour. There was a lot of in-and-out of the bus but not too much and the stops were all worth it. The group at HawaiiActivities was very nice about changing tour dates for me, even with last minute notice. We all enjoyed this tour and are glad we did it - it's worth the cost.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
did enjoy this activity , had two older children with us , i am glad we chose this activity and the bus ride there was good
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This made the second time we did this tour, it is awesome, you learn so much history about the island that you would not know if you just do the rental car.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Ron
(Took tour on 24 April 2009) This is a wonderful tour to history buffs and non-history buffs alike. Brandon was the consummate tour guide. His knowledge of the "inside" and side-bar stories of the Pearl Harbor attack, many focusing on the US Army Air Corps participation, enhanced all of the stops we made: the USS Arizona Memorial, Wheeler Field, Schofield Barracks, Fort Shafter and National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl National Cemetery). These stories fill in the spaces that most of us have in our knowledge of the attack.
I especially enjoyed Brandon setting the scene at all of the stops. He wants to place you in that place at that time ("Notice how quiet it is....")
The museum where Home of the Brave Tours is based (the visit is part of the tour) is amazing for the small space they occupy. WW2 memorabilia (including a Jeep and an Army motorcycle from the Indian Motorcycle Company). There is also a small USO stage and a 1940's bar with lanai. The best part of this
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Angus
My girlfriend and I came to Hawaii for our first anniversary. I had been here 3 times beforehand and my gf only once.... It had been over 10 years since my pervious visit and my gf only had two years since her's....
Suffice to say, tour was magic! Kenn whom was our tour guide was awesome, his explainations and knowledge not only on the history of Hawaii, but the views of the Hawaian people themselves was mind blowing...
It was like sitting on a bus with Morgan Freeman doing the narrative, as he gave information freely, repeated important points, and told us exactly where to sit on Pearl Harbour tour so we would get the best vantage point....
As he called us, "Professional Travellers", we were no longer classed as tourists, nor should Kenn be classed merely as a Tour Guide, more aptly described as a "Professor of Hawaiiantology"
Thanks guys! We will definitely recommend you and use you again upon our return to Hawaii when we next visit...
Mahalo!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Ron & Cecily
Our guide Tavita with his knowledge and his special sense of humour made this a very special day for us. His introduction to the USS Arizona memorial as we rode to Pearl Harbour was moving and full of information. This made the visit even more special. And the rest of the day - the Circle Island part - was thoroughly enjoyable and informative, again thanks to Tavita. We would unconditionally recommend this tour to everyone.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Samantha
The tour was wonderful our guide Tavita was wonderful!!!! He added a personal touch to the tour that my girls and I will not forget!!! Great ambassador for the island of Oahu!!! Wonderful tour and I will recommend it to friends. I just hope they get Tavita for their guide!!! Thanks for a great time Tavita!!!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Rick
Great tour guide, made the trip very enjoyable
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
We took this tour because it was a great variety of the island. Our guide "cowboy" was awesome and very knowledgeable. Very descriptive of the Pearl Harbor attack and then just generally around the island also. The Pearl Harbor tour was a great experience and the guide had some excellent advise to get in and out of the crowds. The Circle island was also amazing as you could see the Dole Plantation, although really only a gift shop as it is no longer a functioning plant, the Mac nut farms, and then see lots of the gorgeous surfing beaches! Overall this was a great tour, but you must be willing to get up SUPER early and be prepared to be gone all day. We were picked up from our hotel at 5:50AM, and weren't returned until around 5:30PM. But it was a great scenic day.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Wonderful!!!
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Rosita
I attended this tour with my husband who is also a veteran. We both enjoyed the tour. It was one of the highlights of our trip to witness and stand where so much history took place. To see how the soldiers are honored and the peace and serenity which engulfs the monument is a must experience. We highly recommend this tour.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: New Jersey
Great Tour! Our tour guide/bus driver was very informative. Was a wealth of knowledge about the memorial and the city.
Sorry we did not book more tours through Hawaii Activities. Would recommend them to anyone.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Tavito was an excellent guide. bus needed to be cooler
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: dale crable
a very moving and important experience, which was enhanced by the knowledge of our tour bus driver.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Great tour Kenn was a great tour guide. just wished that diamond head was actually diamond head crater instead its diamond head beach.
if you plan on not having a car in Honolulu this tour shows you the whole island where you will find out that a car is not really needed on the island of Oahu.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
Very educational, to see it up close and personal makes you realize the sacrifice that was made for our freedom.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Janice Balentine
Excellent tour. We were on vaction from Texas.
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a great tour.
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Attended as: | Families |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Mr. Anonymous
This was a wonderful tour. Our guide was warm and friendly and very informative. The tour was very well organized and entertaining. I would recommend this for anyone visiting the island.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Kortni
This was a great trip for me and my husband! It gave us the opportunity to see most of the island during our short trip to Oahu, the tour guide was great and really made the most of our time during the tour, he was also very informative. We definitely were pleased with this activity!
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Attended as: | Families with Young Children |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: oldman1945
Driver/guide was exceptionally entertaining and agreed to be the best we have had in over 50 different tours over the years.
The day is a long one with many stops with a variety of interesting views and places narrated with a high entertainment level sustained thoughout the day.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: G.Fasciano, Dallas, Tx.
The Pearl Harbor Hawaii Circle Tour was unique. We started with Pearl Harbor which was poignant and beautifully done. Then we started what I like to call "see the Hawaii most people don't see".
We not only saw mountains valleys, cliffs, and ocean but landmarks, visited a farm, plantation, enjoyed lunch at a golf club (not included). The guide (driver) was funny, informative, and professional. Don't miss this tour - this is the real Hawaii.
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Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Steve and Cindy
This was our visit to Hawaii. We had a terrific time on this tour. Our guide was fun and informative. We got to see almost the entire Island. It was terrific. Although we wish we had more time at the Dole Plantation. I highly recommend this tour if you only have a few days in Oahu. it is well worth the money.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Steve & Cindy
This was our first visit to Hawaii and to Pearl Harbor. This was a dream come true as our father's were WWII and Korean War veterans. Duke, our guide, was terrific. Very informative. We would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to visit Pearl Harbor.You won't be disappointed.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
Reviewed by: Kyle
If you go on this tour, which I highly recommend, be sure to get "Cowboy" as your guide. He's terrific. Very informative, funny, and courteous.
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Attended as: | Couples |
Posted on: | 2013/01/03 |
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